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AP54 OBX

2005 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and starting to rust (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,368 miles

EML is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front C.V boot starting to perish around clip

Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

offside rear brake is binding sightly

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and wearing inner edge of tread sightly

service light is on

windscreen has marked lines in it

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside front wiper blades are sightly smearly and noisey

offside rear brake is binding sightly

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and wearing inner edge of tread sightly

service light is on

windscreen has marked lines in it

Pass 2 Jun 2014 99,132 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

slight play in both front lower arm bushes both sides

Fail 28 May 2014 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre getting low on the inner edge

slight play in both front lower arm bushes both sides

slight play in off side rear antie roll bar link

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,914 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,939 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,337 miles

front shocks stared to leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,303 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 104,035 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 104,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AP54 OBX is a 2005 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP54 OBX registered?

AP54 OBX is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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